When you walk in to a party greeted by a server with a skull painted on her face, live music with the sounds of Mexico, and a whole pig being portioned into tacos – you know it is going to be a good night.

What is going on? The “Dia de los Muertos” (day of the dead) festival is a celebration of life and homage to the dead, and is widely celebrated in Mexico. If you want to experience the festivities though and cannot get in a trip to Mexico, head down to Oyamel instead.